The holiday season is often filled with celebrations, social gatherings, and end-of-year traditions, but for employees in addiction recovery, this time of year can bring added stress. Changes to routine, increased social expectations, and events where alcohol is present can create challenges that aren’t always visible to colleagues or leadership.
Preventing Overdoses in the Workplace
Across the nation, nearly four out of five employers and almost three-quarters of employees say opioid use is a problem in workplaces.1 62% of employers, along with nearly half of employees, believe opioids are impacting workplace safety.1 Yet despite these concerns, only about 30% of employees report that their workplace actually has naloxone...
Substance Misuse Linked to 40% of Industrial Accidents
A newly released guide from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and Dräger Safety in the United Kingdom is sounding the alarm on the crisis of workplace impairment. While this study was conducted in the United Kingdom, its findings should serve as an urgent warning for employers across the...
Supporting Employees in Treatment and Recovery
At some point, just about every business will face the challenge of an employee struggling with substance use. While these situations can be complex and emotional, they also present an opportunity for employers to show compassion, strengthen their workplace culture, and retain valuable talent. Supporting an employee through treatment and recovery isn’t just...
Fentanyl at Work
A new report shows fentanyl is increasingly appearing in workplace drug tests, particularly among employees who have already passed pre-employment screening. Understanding what’s going on and taking proactive steps can help protect your team, your reputation, and your bottom line.
A recent study by Quest Diagnostics provides a clear picture...
Why Small Business Owners Can’t Afford to Overlook Marijuana-Impaired Driving
Running a small business often means wearing many hats: owner, manager, HR, and sometimes even driver. In all the hustle, one issue that’s easy to overlook is impaired driving by employees. While alcohol is a well-known culprit, marijuana is increasingly a serious safety concern, especially for employees on the road.
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What the April 2026 DOJ/DEA Marijuana Order Really Means for Workplaces
Recent headlines about marijuana rescheduling have sparked confusion across industries, especially for employers, Medical Review Officers (MROs), and supervisors responsible for maintaining safe, drug-free workplaces. On April 23, 2026, the...Read more -
Questions You Should Ask about Your Workplace Drug Free Policy
Many employers have a drug and alcohol free workplace policy tucked into an employee handbook which was carefully written years ago and is rarely revisited unless an issue arises. But...Read more -
When Employers Believe in Second Chances
Many employers see a failed background check due to a history of substance use and associated criminal charges, and shut the door on a potential new employee. But what if...Read more -
Are Workers Using Substances to Cope on the Job?
A survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by Drug Rehab USA examined how stress influences substance use and revealed trends that have important implications for today’s workplaces. Stress is rising...Read more